1/2 cup margarine
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped almonds
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
Make the marinade: Warm margarine and brown sugar over medium heat. Bring to a full rolling boil, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to low, and simmer 10 minutes, stirring. Remove from heat.
Stir in raisins, almonds, vanilla, lemon zest, cinnamon, cloves, salt, and flour. Mix with hands. Cover, and allow to stand uncovered 10 minutes. Refrigerate overnight or overnight.
Remove marinade from refrigerator. Pour marinade over the baked muffins. Cover tightly with plastic wrap. Bake for 30 minutes, or until soft. Cool completely.
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